Freight Carrier/shipper · Cincinnati, OH
ARAVAN CARGO INC
8044 MONTGOMERY RD · Cincinnati, OH 45236-2926
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(312) 766-7765
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- MC #97970
- USDOT #3139125 USDOT Active
- 210Power Units
- 210Drivers
- Carrier/shipperEntity Type
About this carrier
ARAVAN CARGO INC is a Cincinnati, OH freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 210 truck(s) in their fleet and 210 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-97970 and their USDOT number is 3139125.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2026 · last updated Jul 21, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 3,568,025 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Fresh Produce
- Refrigerated Food
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 46 states over the past 24 months: CA (156), NM (82), TN (69), KY (51), AR (41), CO (41), UT (38), IL (36), IN (32), WA (29), OH (29), MO (25), +34 more. Home base: Cincinnati, Ohio.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 6Injury
- 18Tow
- 24Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
4.63
140
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.45
70
Vehicle Maintenance
5.56
254
Drugs / Alcohol
0.02
3
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.17
27
Inspection Summary
- 960Total
- 546Clean
- 414With violations
24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026
Violations Cited 230 unique codes
Critical 103
- 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person
- 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains
- 396.3A1TTires (general)
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans
- 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty
- 392.5A1-IIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, or be under the influence of alcohol, within 4 hours before going on duty or operating, or having physical control of, a commercial motor vehicle
- 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 393.47A-BSFBrake - Malfunction causing smoke or fire to emit from the wheel end
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle
- 393.47(a)Rotor (disc) cracked more than 75 percent of the friction surface completely through the rotor or completely through a solid rotor or completely through a structural support
- 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle
- 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
- 393.132C-CHVEFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles.
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 392.5A3-POSSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilution
- 393.104F1-CCargo - Knotted tiedown
- 393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less
- 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs
- 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof
- 393.70B2-CDKPECoupling - Kingpin not properly engaged
- 396.3A1-LLEAKA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
- 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 20
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.14-DDriver - Failing to use extreme caution in a CMV when hazardous conditions exist
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane
- 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Vehicle Maintenance 83
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)
- 393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
Hours of Service 22
- 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 395.22(b)(2)(ii)Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
Driver Fitness 2
- 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
Locations
Physical Address
ARAVAN CARGO INC8044 MONTGOMERY RD
CINCINNATI, OH 45236-2926
Mailing Address
Same as physical.